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July 1, Russian players Mario Fernandes, Vladimir Granat, Aleksandr Yerokhin, Aleksandr Golovin, Fedor Kudryashov, Roman Zobnin, Ilya Kutepov and Fyodor Smolov celebrate the defeat of Spain in round 16 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Luzhniki Stadium. Mandatory Credits: PA Images / Sipa USA via USA TODAY Sports
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July 1, 2018; Moscow, Russia; Russian players Mario Fernandes, Vladimir Granat, Aleksandr Yerokhin, Aleksandr Golovin, Fedor Kudryashov, Roman Zobnin, Ilya Kutepov and Feodor Smolov celebrate Spain in the round of 16 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Luzhniki stadium. Mandatory Credits: PA Images / Sipa USA via USA TODAY Sports
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Action of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Sunday has two parts: Spain against Russia and Croatia against Denmark in the round of 16. Check below for match reports, highlights and other highlights.
4:45 pm : For the first time since 1986, two matches Only one day of the World Cup were decided during a penalty shootout.
Croatia emerged victorious from its penalty shoot-out against Denmark, which recorded two saves by each goalkeeper. In the end, Ivan Rakitic scored the decisive PK to put Croatia in the quarterfinals, where he will try to reach the semi-finals for the second time in his history.
It is surprising that Croatia and Denmark even went on penalties after Croatia scored a KP in the second half of extra time. Luka Modric was not able to convert, Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel made a good save to keep the score 1-1.
The match started with just four goals. Denmark opened the scoring when Mathias Jorgensen found the back of the net in the first minute.
It took only three minutes for Croatia to equalize, thanks to Mario Mandzukic.
Man of the Match
Schmeichel made six saves in 120 minutes, including an overtime penalty stop, plus two saves in the shootout. He wins the man of match honors despite the defeat.
Next
Russia will welcome Croatia in the quarter-finals.
1 pm ET : Russia, according to current FIFA rankings, caused the biggest surprise in the history of the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup Sunday by beating Spain in eighths final.
The Russians, in front of their home fans, got two shootout saves from goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev to win on penalties and qualify for the quarterfinals, where they will play against Croatia or Denmark.
Akinfeev arrives HUGE for Russia!
He saves the penalty of Aspas to complete the biggest defeat in the history of the FIFA World Cup. pic.twitter.com/CGBDb75GGT
– FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 1, 2018
For Spain, this is another disappointing outing of the World Cup. Spain won the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, but was eliminated in the group stage and in the last 16 in the last two tournaments, respectively.
Spain started first when Sergei Ignashevich's goal against his side gave the visitors a 1-0 advantage in the 12th minute.
Spain takes the lead early!
The free kick comes to Sergio Ramos at the far post but it is Ignashevich who gives the last touch to Spain 1-0. pic.twitter.com/9j0mlZaMrE
– FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 1, 2018
Russia equalized before half-time when Spanish defender Gerard Pique gave a penalty via a handball in the box. Artem Dzyuba converted the penalty.
Russia equalizes!
Spades are called for a handball in the area and Dzyuba buries the penalty for 1-1 just before half-time. pic.twitter.com/VYngWu0aTS
– FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 1, 2018
Spain held the majority of possession (74-26%) and shot 25 balls on the six of Russia, but the Russians were taking the bus defense and resilience prevented the Spaniards from finding the goal and extending the match.
The man of the match
Akinfeev made nine saves through 120 minutes, and two more in the penalty shoot-out in a remarkable performance for Russia.
Up Next
Russia will face Croatia or Denmark in the quarter-finals.
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